Instrument Cluster Fuse

[lovelace01]

My Instrument Cluster fuse (#21) keeps blowing. Sometimes it will keep for months, sometimes minutes. I took it into Ford and they replaced the fuse and suggested I replace the entire fuse panel! I'm sure there must be a short somewhere, but it does it while I'm just driving down the street so it doesnt make sense. I'm a single woman so not very trusting of going to another mechanic who will try to mess with me. Anyone know something specific I can look for and if its not something I can repair what exactly do I need to do...afraid of the repair shop!

Thanks!

 

[swetrid]

What year explorer are you working on?

 

[lovelace01]

2004 Explorer EB

 

[swetrid]

There are only 3 things on that circuit, IC, compass and flasher relay. You could try disconnecting the compass for awhile and see if it is better. I have never seen problem with IC so far. Do you have any concerns with the turn signals? If so that could be an issue affecting the fuse concern.

 

[Semides88]

Same exact issue Lovelace. You end up figuring it out? Need some help!